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submissive.

Meekly obedient or passive; obsequious.

10 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/səbˈmɪsɪv/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. Meekly obedient or passive; obsequious.

  2. Desiring or engaging in sexual submission.

noun/səbˈmɪsɪv/General-American, Received-Pronunciation
  1. One who submits to a dominating partner in BDSM practices.

  2. One who submits.

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